Urgent appeal after toddler, 4, found walking her dog alone in pyjamas

APPEAL: Police launched an appeal to find the parents of a four-year-old found in the street

Cops have launched an urgent appeal to find the parents of the toddler – named Teegan – after she was found in the street.

Teegan was taken to the police station by police in Burnley where she ate some toast for breakfast.

She was discovered walking her brindle coloured pet called 'Blue' down Coal Clough Lane.

Police described her as having brown hair, brown eyes and wearing Peppa Pig pyjama bottoms, a pink nightie with a sheep on the front and a white floral pattern coat.

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Burnley and Padiham Police posted on Facebook: "Teegan is currently safe and enjoying a few of slices of toast in the police canteen but any information to assist us in uniting her with parents would be greatly appreciated."

Around 15 minutes after launching the appeal cops confirmed Teegan's parents had been contacted.

A spokesman said: "With reference to our previous appeal to trace the parents of 4yr old Teegan and 'Blue' the dog, an address has now been confirmed and her parents are on route to collect her from the police station.